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AN08 XEY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,284 mi
Last recorded140,284 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 XEY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 140,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer offside front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 136,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 129,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 123,034 miles

Under guards fitted impeding visual inspections

Pass 24 Jul 2017 114,311 miles

Both front tyres perishing / cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre run on flat

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,140 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,927 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 97,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tear in offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 21 Jul 2014 97,317 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not deep enough for ply to expose

Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 32,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 18,458 miles

emissions too clean to read

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AN08 XEY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AN08 XEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AN08 XEY registered?

AN08 XEY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is AN08 XEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 XEY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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